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Warning issued after used medical needle found by Stone canal
A family walk took a worrying turn when a young child picked up a discarded syringe, mistaking it for a…
Author: Jon Cook
2nd June 2025
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Inland waterways campaign group, Fund Britain’s Waterways, takes its message to Westminster.
It was a spectacle for both the eyes and ears on Wednesday as the call to safeguard Britain’s inland waterways…
Author: Jon Cook
11th May 2024Stone Welcomes ‘Rum’a’Gin’ on a Mission to Protect Britain’s Waterways
As the narrowboat 'Rum’a’Gin' navigates its way into Stone, its journey represents more than just an adventure across Britain’s historic…
Author: Jon Cook
11th April 2024Floating market proposals considered by Stone Town Council
Councillor Steve Walley's proposal for a floating market could see Stone's canal the venue of a floating market in 2023.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
16th September 2022Partial canal towpath closure from Monday 2nd November
Earlier this week, a temporary public footpath closure notice appeared covering part of the towpath along Newcastle Road in Stone.
Author: Jon Cook
30th October 2020Man discharged from hospital after falling into canal
A man who fell into the canal near Stone has been discharged from hospital On Saturday afternoon West Midlands Ambulance…
Author: Jon Cook
27th February 2018Missing Josh, 1 Week On
Police have carried out anniversary checks in the area that a missing man was last seen a week ago. Joshua Smith, 27, who…
Author: Jon Cook
2nd November 2016Brownies adopt section of canal in Stone
1st Oulton Brownies & Rainbows have adopted a section of the canal in Stone near Meaford Locks. [box type="shadow" align="aligncenter"…
Author: Andy MacDonald
6th June 2016Canal and River Trust looks to open Stone ‘welcome station’
The Canal and River Trust is looking to open a new mobile welcome station in Stone. It's currently looking for…
Author: Andy MacDonald
29th January 2016Crown Wharf retirement complex plan submitted
A planning application for a 31-apartment retirement complex at Crown Wharf in Stone has been submitted to Stafford Borough Council. The scheme…
Author: Jamie Summerfield
26th January 2016Book a cruise on Stone’s floating bistro and bar!
Stone is rightly renowned as the culinary heart of Staffordshire, with a range of fantastic restaurants. But did you know…
Author: Jamie Summerfield
21st September 2015Woman, 76, suffers head injury in canal fall
A 76-year-old woman suffered a serious head injury after falling into the canal in Stone this morning while operating a…
Author: Jon Cook
8th July 2015Repairs for historic canal bridge at last
A historic canal bridge in Stone that has been hit by vehicles numerous times over the last few years will…
Author: Jamie Summerfield
20th August 2014Body found in hunt for missing Kieran
Police officers searching for missing Kieran 'Lally' McColl recovered a body from the canal between Westbridge Park and the canal…
Author: Jamie Summerfield
13th May 2014Hunt for missing Kieran in Stone
The police and fire service searched the town and the Trent and Mersey Canal today (Saturday 10th May) for…
Author: Jon Cook
10th May 2014Stone canal locks to close for repairs
Canal locks in Stone will be closed for repairs in January and February. Locks 31 to 34 at Meaford have…
Author: Jamie Summerfield
8th January 2014
